Robert H. Hanaford - Naples, FL
Attorney at Law Offices of Robert H. Hanaford
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Naples, FL
2500 Airport Road South Suite 307 Naples, FL 34112
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Naples Criminal Defense Lawyer
Updated: 10/26/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense
- DUI
- Personal Injury
- Complex Civil
Attorney Information
Overview
For over 25 years, Robert H. Hanaford has represented clients in the trial and appeal of civil and criminal cases in both State and Federal Courts. He has established himself as a leading personal injury attorney concentrating on lawsuits involving death and serious injury resulting from transportation, construction, workplace and product accidents.
Key Cases
Most recently he was co-lead plaintiff counsel in the Fox River Grove Train/Bus crash lawsuit stemming from an October 25, 1995 collision between a Chicago Metra commuter train and a high school bus that resulted in the deaths of seven students. The case settled after 8 ½ years for a record 28.3 million dollars. Mr. Hanaford has successfully handled other complex cases, including the 1979 Rosemont Horizon roof collapse, crash of a Hallmark Jewelry airplane and a lawsuit against Commonwealth Edison for the death of a commercial diver at its Marseilles Nuclear Power Plant.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2020 - 2021
- Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governor's Award, Illinois State Bar Association, 2009
- Insurance Law Newsletter Editor Service Award, Illinois State Bar Association, 2009
Education
Legal Education
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Drake University Law School, Des Moines, Iowa, 1982
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Western Illinois University, 1979
B.S.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Board of Trustees, Village of Fox River Grove
- Village President Pro tempore for the Village of Fox River Grove
- Chairman of the Department of Public Safety, 1989 - 1995
- Elected successive terms as Lake County Republican Committeeman, 2006 - 2016
- Elected Nunda Township Republican Precinct Committeeman, 2015 - 2017
Classes and Seminars
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Frequent lecturer and writer on legal topics, including ISBA seminars on trial practice and insurance law
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Past instructor for Illinois Northeast Multi-Regional Training (NEMERT) for police and municipal liability under State and Federal Law and control tactics
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Speaker before the Illinois Major Crimes Assist Team (MCAT) on police liability
- Assistant Judo Instructor, Chicago Police Judo Club
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Trustees, Village of Fox River Grove, 1989 - 1995
- Chairman, Public Health and Safety Committee, Village of Fox River Grove
Representative Cases
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Blanco v. Farley, IL.Federal District Court
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Federal Marine Terminals v. Vincent Buza, 371 Ill.App. 3d 1 (2007)
Published Works
Articles
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Co-Editor, ISBA Trial Brief Newsletter
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Co-Editor, ISBA Insurance Policy Newsletter
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Editor, ISBA Civil Practice Update Manual
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Co-Author, Illinois Trial Lawyers' Association Medical Malpractice Trial Handbook
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Impeachment of Witnesses Using Prior Inconsistent Statements, Inns of Court Collier County (2023)
- Three Phases of a DUI Arrest, (2017) Chicago Police FOP Magazine
- DUI Marijuana, (2022) National College for DUI Defense (NCDD)
- Civil Practice Update, Annual Seminar to Judges and Lawyers of the Illinois State Bar Association (2005-2019)
- Seven Hot Practice Area, Government Liability, Construction and truck Accidents, Illinois State Bar Association (March 2019)
- Sufficiency of Expert Opinions, Illinois State Bar Association (2005)
- Insurance Law Newsletter, Illinois State Bar Association, (2001-2012)
- Empty Chair Defense, Illinois Trial Lawyers Medical Malpractice Trial Handbook (Past Co-Editor 2009-2014)
- Police Liability Under State and Federal Law, Presented to Major Crime Assist Team (2014 and 2017)
- Evidence And Theory Involving Topics Of Expert Testimony, OSHA construction, accident reconstruction, trucking regulations, Illinois State Bar Association (2013)
- Arbitration of Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims, Illinois State Bar Association (2006)
- Liens and Subrogation Claims, Illinois State Bar Association (2003)
Bar Admissions
- Illinois, 1982
- Wisconsin, 1990
- Florida, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Civil Practice & Procedure Section, 2004 - 2005 (Past Chair)
- ISBA Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, 2008 - 2016
- CLE Liaison and Coordinator, ISBA Insurance Law, Tort and Civil Practice Sections, 2008 - 2016
- Civil Practice and Procedure CLE Coordinator, 2005 - Present
- Co-Editor, ISBA Insurance Law Newsletter, 2004 - 2016
- Civil Practice & Procedure Newsletter co-editor, 2005 - 2009
- Past Member ADRC Section Council and ADR Section Council
- Three Terms ISBA Assembly
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